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Add 10/70 and 35/6

1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 5 5/6

10/70 + 35/6 is 251/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 1225/210 = 30 + 1225/210 = 1255/210
  5. 1255/210 simplified gives 251/42
  6. So, 10/70 + 35/6 = 251/42
    In mixed form: 541/42

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